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YNiC Downtime
by Mark Hymers 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Dear all, We need to reboot the main fileservers at YNiC over the weekend, most likely on Saturday. Can I therefore ask that people log off at the end of Friday and do not leave jobs running on the cluster which will continue beyond Saturday morning - any jobs running at that point will be cancelled. This does not affect the Psychology email server. Thanks, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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[Fwd: [megcommunity] PhD and Post Doc position]
by Gary Green 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

FYI ------------------------------- Dear colleagues, please find below two separate announcements for open positions in our research team. Kind regards, Alfons Schnitzler & Katja Biermann-Ruben /**********************************************************************/ PhD Position in Düsseldorf A *PhD position* is available at the Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, to study neural representations of action related concepts. The successful candidate will be expected to work within the interdisciplinary collaborative research center (CRC/SFB 991) "The Structures of Representation in Language, Science and Cognition" starting July 2011. Within this linguistic CRC and on the theoretical basis of embodiment and the mirror neuron system our neuroscientific project investigates the functional relevance of the motor cortex for conceptual representation of verbs and nouns which derived from action verbs. Methods will be non-invasive 306-channel MEG, TMS and behavioural priming. Successful candidates will have a MSc in psychology, neuroscience or related fields and are highly motivated to learn MEG and TMS measurement and data analysis. Preference will be given to candidates with experimental practice. We offer a stimulating and inspiring atmosphere in a young, interdisciplinary team of neurologists, psychologists, physicists, and biologists. The position is for an initial period of two years but may be extended. Earliest start for the position is July 2011. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please send a full CV, a brief outline of current research and interests, certificates, and contact information of two academic references via email to/: schnitza(a)med.uni-duesseldorf.de and K.Biermann-Ruben(a)uni-duesseldorf.de/ / / Or via regular mail to: Dr. Katja Biermann-Ruben, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225 Düsseldorf // /**********************************************************************/ // // PostDoc Position in Düsseldorf A *postdoctoral position* is available at the Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, to study neural representations of action related concepts. The successful candidate will be expected to play a key role in our neuroscientific the interdisciplinary collaborative research center (CRC/SFB 991) "The Structures of Representation in Language, Science and Cognition" starting July 2011. Within this linguistic CRC and on the theoretical basis of embodiment and the mirror neuron system our project investigates the functional relevance of the motor cortex for conceptual representation of verbs and nouns which derived from action verbs. Methods will be non-invasive 306-channel MEG, TMS and behavioural priming. Successful candidates will have a PhD in neuroscience or related fields. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in systems level neurophysiological research (MEG/EEG, TMS) and related signal analysis methods (MEG/EEG analysis in frequency and time domain). We offer a stimulating and inspiring atmosphere in a young, interdisciplinary team of neurologists, psychologists, physicists, and biologists. The position is for a period of four years. Earliest is July 2011. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, please send a full CV, a brief outline of current research and interests, certificates, and contact information of two academic references via email to/: //schnitza(a)med.uni-duesseldorf.de// and //K.Biermann-Ruben(a)uni-duesseldorf.de/ / / Or via regular mail to: Dr. Katja Biermann-Ruben, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology, Moorenstr. 5, D-40225 Düsseldorf // //**********************************************************************// // *Alfons Schnitzler, MD* Professor and Chairman Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf Universitätstr. 1, D-40225 Düsseldorf tel. ++49 211-81-13014 fax ++49 211-81-13015 & Movement Disorders and Neuromodulation Department of Neurology, University Hospital Düsseldorf Moorenstr. 5, D-40225 Düsseldorf tel. ++49 211-81-16756 fax ++49 211-81-19032 *Katja Biermann-Ruben, PhD* Postdoctoral scientist Institute of Clinical Neuroscience and Medical Psychology Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf Universitätsstr. 1, D-40225 Düsseldorf tel. ++49 211-81-13015 fax ++49 211-81-13015

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[Fwd: [Eeglablist] Research Assistant Position "Transitions of Consciousness" Cambridge, UK.]
by Gary Green 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

FYI - MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit – Cambridge Research Assistant The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (CBSU) is an internationally renowned research institute with state-of-the-art cognitive neuroscience facilities, including on-site fMRI, MEG, and EEG laboratories, and neuropsychological patient panel and large panel of healthy volunteers. Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to provide scientific support for Dr Tristan Bekinschtein’s 5 year programme on Transition of Consciousness in Sleep and Sedation, particularly for acquiring behavioural, EEG and fMRI data (and the combination of both) during cognitive experiments on volunteers, patients with sleep disorders and people under sedation. This is a 2 year post initially, funded by the Wellcome Trust. You will be highly motivated and proactive, with a degree in psychology, biology, computer science or physics. Experience in scientific research, particularly with human volunteers, is important, as is familiarity with computer programming and statistics. Experience of research in the area of sleep and polysomnography is desirable. Experience with EEG or MRI acquisition and/or analysis would be an advantage. Good communication skills plus the ability to work as part of a large, multi-disciplinary team are essential. The starting salary will be in the range of £20,074 - £27,271 per annum, depending upon qualifications and experience. We offer a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave entitlement, and an optional MRC final salary Pension Scheme. On site car and bicycle parking is available. Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 01793 867003 quoting reference IRC23030. Closing date: 2nd July 2011 This position is subject to pre-employment screening The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer ------------------------- Gary Green

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YNiC seminar today
by rem 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Dear Users This afternoon (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a talk on "Measuring the spatial resolution of MEG beamformers" given by Sam Johnson. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca -- ************************************************************************ Dr. Rebecca E. Millman Science Liaison Officer York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Heslington YO10 5DG Tel: +44 (0) 1904 567614 Fax: +44 (0) 1904 435356

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At risk period tomorrow lunchtime
by Mark Hymers 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

Hi, The UPS in the YNiC server room will be undergoing its yearly maintanence tomorrow from around 11:30. This should have no effect on users unless we suffer from a power cut at exactly the same time as the UPS is being maintained (a highly unlikely scenario). In this case, there will be a short outage whilst we bring the servers back up again. Thanks, and sorry for the short notice. Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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[ lecturerships in aberdeen]
by Gary Green 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

FYI *********************************** UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY LECTURESHIPS As part of its continuing development, the School of Psychology invites applications for lectureships from individuals with a strong research record that extends the School’s activities in any of the following areas: Cognition, Perception & Attention, and Social Cognition. The successful candidate will show exceptional promise as an independent researcher and the ability to deliver inspiring teaching. Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 scale (£36,862-£44,016 per annum), with placement according to qualifications and experience. / / Informal enquiries may be made to Prof. Neil Macrae (tel: 01224 272245, email c.n.macrae(a)abdn.ac.uk <mailto:c.n.macrae@abdn.ac.uk>). * * *Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Lynda Johnston, HR Adviser, for further information on this.* * * To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs <http://www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs> Job Reference Number: YPS243A. The closing date for the receipt of applications is 24 June 2011. Promoting Diversity and Equal Opportunities throughout the University Dr Jasna Martinovic School of Psychology University of Aberdeen William Guild Building Aberdeen AB24 2UB tel: 01224 272240 email: j.martinovic @ abdn.ac.uk web: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~psy527/dept/ -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 PA - Claire Fox : +44 (0) 1904 435329 or Claire.Fox(a)ynic.york.ac.uk fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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YNiC seminar 2nd June
by Rebecca E Millman 31 May '11

31 May '11

Dear Users This Thursday (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a talk on "Measuring the spatial resolution of MEG beamformers" given by Sam Johnson. Everyone is welcome to attend. Best wishes Rebecca -- Dr. Rebecca E. Millman York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park York YO10 5DG Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Tel: 01904 435 5373

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Freesurfer
by Mark Hymers 28 May '11

28 May '11

Hi, FreeSurfer has recently announced a new version (5.1.0) where they've finally sorted out the license issues after several years. We don't have packages built for it yet, but will be looking at it very soon (in conjunction with the neurodebian team) to replace the semi-working 4.5.0 packages we have now. Release notes can be found at: http://surfer.nmr.mgh.harvard.edu/fswiki/ReleaseNotes Thanks, Mark -- Mark Hymers York Neuroimaging Centre

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Tonight in YNiC
by Gary Green 26 May '11

26 May '11

This evening we are hosting a visit from members of the York Philosophical Society. They will be in YNiC from 6-8pm. If anyone would like to help us show people around, please contact me Gary -- Gary Green York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park Innovation Way Heslington York YO10 5DG http://www.ynic.york.ac.uk https://www.ynic.york.ac.uk/about-us/people/ggrg tel. +44 (0) 1904 435349 PA +44 (0) 1904 435329 or reception(a)ynic.york.ac.uk fax +44 (0) 1904 435356 mobile +44 (0) 788 191 3004

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YNiC seminar today
by Rebecca E Millman 25 May '11

25 May '11

Dear Users Today (4-5 pm in YNiC) there will be a YNiC project proposal presentation given by Chris Racey. The title of the talk is "The effects of parametrically manipulating view exposure range on representational invariance in object selective cortex". Please see the abstract below. Everyone is welcome to attend. N.B. The starting time of the YNiC seminars will be 4 pm this term. Best wishes Rebecca *Abstract* Previously we have carried out two experiments in which view shift of objects and landscape scenes was parametrically manipulated. In both experiments participants viewed blocks of stimuli changing in view by 0, 5, 10, and 15°. Different levels of adaptation across these view shift conditions allow us to derive a measure of view sensitivity for any given voxel or region. We were able to show variation in the degree of view sensitivity between category selective regions for both objects and landscape stimuli. Our previous work has shed new light on how category specific visual information is processed and represented during perception. However, it is not yet clear what the effect of object learning and long term storage is on these ventral stream representations. Previous research on this issue is limited, and there have been few studies investigating the effects of prior learning on neural adaptation. We aim to apply our parametric manipulation of view shift paradigm during an encoding experiment with unfamiliar objects prior to scanning. Participants will under training, and learn to recognise objects where their range of view exposure will vary parametrically, from 0°, 10°, and 20°. In the scanner, all of the stimuli will be presented from previously unseen views in an fMR-adaptation block design, with blocks of images shifting in view in 10° steps. For each pre-exposure condition, the presentation conditions in the scanner will be identical, and any differences across conditions must be due to differences during the encoding of items. We predict that objects learned with a greater range of views will be associated with richer, more invariant, representations, and show greater degrees of invariant adaptation than objects learned under a narrower range of views. -- Dr. Rebecca E. Millman York Neuroimaging Centre The Biocentre York Science Park York YO10 5DG Email: rem(a)ynic.york.ac.uk Tel: 01904 435 5373

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